franciscocartographer

Posted 06 January 2006 - 03:48 PM

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To be more clear and unambiguous (I hope) I did a series of maps that are 18 by 24 inches. I want to make a booklet (sort of like a small atlas) with text and these maps.
I just wanted to read some suggestions about folding strategies and what kind of editing one needs to do (in illustrator) before going to the printer.

Dennis McClendon

Posted 06 January 2006 - 05:18 PM

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I'm still not clear what editing would be required. Assuming the number of copies is modest, the usual way of binding these would be with a tab glued onto the back of maps folded in quarters to 9 x 12:

These folded leaves can then be interspersed with 9.5 x 12 pages that include text.

Rick Dey

Posted 07 January 2006 - 09:04 PM

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The place to start on a project like this is with a printer or bindery that can do folding of this type AND can handle binding with special inserts like the folded maps. They can let you know what needs to be taken into consideration. Sometimes a small dimension change can make a huge difference in cost. The production reps should be more than willing to work as a partner with you to make the project work best for both you and them. You may want to contact a couple to get some ideas as to cost vs. quantity also.

Rick Dey

Posted 08 January 2006 - 08:29 PM

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I'm a firm believer of consulting the various parties involved in production as early as possible in the design process. Its amazing how much grief could be saved by early planning. During one of my previous career incarnations I was the production manager for a printer that did a lot of maps and packaging. Far too many people don't realize that a 28 x 40 press cannot print all the way to the edges of that sheet.